Vibrations and Waves by French

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A.P. French's "Vibrations and Waves" is a comprehensive introduction to the subject, tailored for first-year university students. The book, part of the MIT introductory physics series, emphasizes mechanical aspects of vibrations and waves, with minimal coverage of electromagnetic waves. It includes problem sets at the end of each chapter and provides short answers in the back, making it a practical resource for students. The 1971 edition consists of 316 pages, featuring numerous illustrations and accessible mathematics, although a basic understanding of partial differentiation is necessary for deeper comprehension.

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  • Basic understanding of partial differentiation
  • Familiarity with introductory physics concepts
  • Ability to solve mathematical problems related to waves
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems and their behaviors
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This discussion is beneficial for first-year university physics students, educators in physics, and anyone interested in the foundational concepts of vibrations and waves from a mechanical perspective.

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Volume in the MIT introductory physics series.

Good systematic introduction to subject at first year university level.
Many pictures, easy maths though an appreciation of partial differentiation is required for the finer points. Plenty of explanation.
The subject is covered from a largely mechanical point of view, EM waves are only mentioned in passing. However engineering applications are not emphasised. This is a Physics book.
Problem sets at end of each chapter and short answers at back of book.
My 1971 edition has 316 pages including the index.
 

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